Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
93
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Lakers 93-89. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.