Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 37 | 15 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Raptors 109-105. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.