Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 20 | 27 | 15 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Celtics 100-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.