Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 13 | 24 | 86 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Raptors handled the Lakers 105-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.