Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors snuck past the Celtics 115-110. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.