Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 18 | 30 | 22 | 95 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors fended off the Celtics 102-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.