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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 28 30 31 116
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 26 32 31 25 114

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Raptors 116-114. Lakers torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.