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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 31 20 27 101
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 30 25 29 31 115

After Action Report

The Raptors pulled away from the Celtics 115-101. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.