Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 112 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Lakers edged the Raptors 112-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.