Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 40 | 24 | 28 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Bulls 123-121. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.