Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Raptors 106-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.