Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Raptors upended the Celtics 122-113. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.