Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 94 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics survived the Raptors 94-91. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.