Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Lakers 105-103. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.