Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 17 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Raptors 99-93. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.