Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Raptors 112-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.