Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Raptors 105-100. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.