Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 28 | 40 | 21 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Raptors downed the Suns 122-106. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.