Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 99-95. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.