Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Raptors 127-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.