Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 103 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Raptors 103-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.