Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 33 | 22 | 31 | 117 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Raptors 117-107. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.