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.