Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 22 | 37 | 28 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Raptors downed the Suns 109-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.