Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 126 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Raptors 126-110. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.