Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 118-113. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.