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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 29 25 24 29 107
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 28 22 33 102

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Raptors survived the Lakers 107-102. Every possession went the Raptors way. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.