Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
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Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 33 | 21 | 32 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 35 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Raptors handled the Celtics 118-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.