Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Raptors pulled away from the Bulls 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.