Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Lakers 116-97. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.