Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
137
away
Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 137 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 30 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Raptors blew the doors off the Lakers 137-115. Raptors' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.