Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards squeaked past the Raptors 106-105. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.