Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 35 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 107 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 16 | 17 | 39 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Warriors survived the Raptors 107-106. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. Warriors' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Warriors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Warriors · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.