Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Lakers 111-109. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.