Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
80
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 79 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 19 | 28 | 17 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors snuck past the Lakers 80-79. Ugly basketball, but the Raptors did just enough. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.