Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Raptors 120-116. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.