Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 100 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors held off the Celtics 109-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.