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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 23 22 25 95
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 25 32 26 111

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 111-95. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.