Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
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Chemistry
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New Jersey NetsNets
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Nets 117-116. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.