Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 24 | 41 | 123 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 12 | 26 | 33 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Raptors 123-97. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.