Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
136
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Boston CelticsCeltics
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 32 | 42 | 27 | 136 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors survived the Celtics 136-135. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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.