Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Raptors 107-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. An upset for the books.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.