Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 20 | 30 | 15 | 85 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 37 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Raptors 120-85. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.