Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 36 | 27 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Raptors 134-125. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.