Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 88 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Celtics 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.