Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Raptors knocked off the Celtics 116-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.