Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
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Chemistry
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Raptors ran roughshod over the Celtics 119-97. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.