Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 39 | 24 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics edged the Raptors 121-112. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.