Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Raptors 102-98. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.