Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Raptors outlasted the Wizards 125-115. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.