Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Suns 117-116. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.