Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors outlasted the Wizards 109-103. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.