Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 108 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Raptors held off the Lakers 117-108 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.