Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Bulls 106-103. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.