Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 106 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 106-97. Celtics torched the Raptors on the offensive end. 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.