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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 21 22 24 21 88
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 25 29 28 109

After Action Report

The Celtics rolled past the Raptors 109-88. Celtics' offense had its way with the Raptors. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.