Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors edged the Celtics 118-109. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.