Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 36 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Raptors 118-86. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.