Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Raptors 113-108. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.