Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 28 | 37 | 22 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Raptors 114-112. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.