Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 110 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 29 | 37 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors handled the Lakers 120-110. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.