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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 18 28 28 99
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 22 26 24 98

After Action Report

The Raptors survived the Spurs 99-98. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.