Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 98 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 98-90. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.