Toronto showed their mettle today with a convincing 100-86 win over LA Lakers. "After some of the games we've had, I think we've left some doubt as to whether we can solidly beat anybody," said head coach Bob after the game. "I don't know that one game will erase those doubts, but I can certainly see the difference in the locker room."

The win came largely as the result of a great effort by Wade, the Toronto star. Said Bob of him, "The game would have gone down to the wire without Wade's efforts today. He really made the difference between another tough battle and a dominating win."

Toronto was led by Wade (15 points, 15 boards, 2 assists, 5 blocks), Murray (28 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, a block), Chavis (18 points, 1 assists). LA Lakers was led by Monroe (15 points, 18 boards, 1 assists, a block), Sanchez (5 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Keeney (9 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks).

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