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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 36 28 28 23 115
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 30 31 29 123

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 123-115. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

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.