Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Raptors 118-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.