Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Raptors 97-95. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.