Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 26 | 37 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 118-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.