Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 27 | 36 | 24 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Raptors rolled past the Wizards 133-111. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.