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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 28 35 41 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 23 23 38 117

After Action Report

The Raptors took care of the Lakers 129-117. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.