Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 126 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Raptors 126-114. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · 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.