Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 129 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Celtics 131-129. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.