Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Raptors 127-87. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.