Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Raptors 114-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.