Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Celtics 125-99. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.