Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Raptors 101-95. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.