Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 39 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Raptors 125-107. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.