Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 115 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Nets 126-115. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.