Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 33 | 19 | 34 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Raptors 131-114. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.