Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 119-85. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. 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.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.