Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 24 | 37 | 24 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the 76ers 109-108. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.