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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 31 34 26 23 114
Phoenix SunsSuns 37 14 21 29 101

After Action Report

The Raptors pulled away from the Suns 114-101. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.