Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 9 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Raptors 134-129 in overtime. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.