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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
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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.