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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 31 37 22 125
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 22 32 13 28 95

After Action Report

The Lakers rolled past the Raptors 125-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.