Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Raptors took care of the Lakers 117-105. Raptors' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.