Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Raptors 111-81. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.