Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 135 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors buried the Wizards 135-110. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · 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.