Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 39 | 28 | 25 | 129 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 31 | 38 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Lakers 133-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.