Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 118-113. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.