Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 136 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 17 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Lakers 140-136 in overtime. Raptors torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.