Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 82 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Raptors 95-82. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.