Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 25 | 43 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Raptors 130-124. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.