Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors ran roughshod over the Lakers 125-97. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.