Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 19 | 37 | 28 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Raptors stunned the Suns 116-100. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.