Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
85
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 88 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Bulls 88-85. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.