Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Raptors 97-87. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.