Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Celtics 98-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.