Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 21 | 31 | 21 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Raptors 107-96. Lakers torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.