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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 27 34 22 22 105
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 29 27 25 113

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics edged the Raptors 113-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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.