Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 26 | 38 | 37 | 137 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Raptors ran roughshod over the Spurs 137-85. Raptors' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.