Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 36 | 33 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Raptors 126-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.