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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.