Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Raptors 102-101. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.