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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 23 24 18 89
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 38 23 23 111

After Action Report

The Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 111-89. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

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.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.