Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Raptors 111-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Raptors bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.