Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors outlasted the Lakers 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.