Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Raptors squeaked past the Celtics 116-115. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.