Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 87 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors downed the Celtics 102-87. Ugly basketball, but the Raptors did just enough. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.