Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 104-103. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.