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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.