Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 84 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Raptors handled the Celtics 94-84. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · 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.