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