Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 129 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 9 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Raptors 129-124 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.