Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 104 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 104-96. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.