Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers edged the Raptors 117-109. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.