Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Raptors 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.