Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 25 | 37 | 22 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Lakers 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.