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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 29 27 28 109
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 31 22 30 13 96

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Raptors 109-96. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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.

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.