Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 31 | 10 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Raptors 118-100. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.