Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 28 | 39 | 31 | 114 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Raptors 114-107. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.