Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 109-106. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.