Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
143
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 8 | 136 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 38 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors fended off the Celtics 143-136 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.