Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Raptors 99-98. Lakers' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.