Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 30 | 23 | 35 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Celtics 114-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.