Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 39 | 31 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Raptors 125-120. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.