Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 45 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 127 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Raptors 127-97. Celtics torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.