Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 28 | 35 | 16 | 137 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 30 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Raptors 137-132 in overtime. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.