Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 38 | 23 | 32 | 125 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 27 | 29 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics survived the Raptors 125-122. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.