Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 37 | 38 | 21 | 22 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Celtics 118-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.