Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Raptors 100-86. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.