Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 24 | 12 | 31 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Wizards blew the doors off the Raptors 125-85. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.