Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 115 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics demolished the Raptors 115-85. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.