Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Raptors 101-90. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.