Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Raptors 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.