Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 20 | 11 | 29 | 79 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Raptors 118-79. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Raptors' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.