Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 30 | 10 | 22 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Raptors downed the Suns 98-81. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.