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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
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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.