Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 100 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 23 | 30 | 12 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Raptors 100-95. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.