Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 30 | 25 | 14 | 94 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 21 | 39 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Raptors 113-94. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · 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.