Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 39 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors took care of the Celtics 127-116. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.