Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Lakers 113-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.