Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Raptors 121-102. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.