Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 12 | 34 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics outlasted the Raptors 105-96. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.