Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
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Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors snuck past the Celtics 109-105. Ugly basketball, but the Raptors did just enough. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.