Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 36 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Knicks 128-127. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.