Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 113 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 11 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics buried the Raptors 113-83. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.