Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Raptors 103-97. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.