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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 26 17 21 88
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 29 33 24 108

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 108-88. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.