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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.