Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 112 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Celtics 114-112. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.