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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
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Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
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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.