Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Raptors pulled away from the Lakers 114-95. Raptors' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.