Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 40 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 37 | 24 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Lakers 116-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.