Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Raptors 117-89. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.