Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 22 | 18 | 32 | 100 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 39 | 36 | 32 | 15 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors ran roughshod over the Lakers 122-100. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.