Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 32 | 14 | 21 | 89 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors knocked off the Lakers 92-89. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.