Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 31 | 17 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Suns 102-99. Every possession went the Raptors way. The Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · 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.