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.