Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Raptors 101-96. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.