Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 122 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 42 | 24 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors snuck past the Lakers 123-122. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.