Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 106 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 17 | 28 | 36 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Lakers 110-106. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.