Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 106 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics downed the Raptors 106-95. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.