Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Raptors handled the Lakers 113-101. Raptors' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Raptors bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.