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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 26 19 25 37 2 109
Washington WizardsWizards 22 28 23 34 6 113

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Raptors 113-109 in overtime. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.