Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 107 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 14 | 34 | 22 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Raptors 107-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.