Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
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Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 10 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 17 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Raptors 119-112 in overtime. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics 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 · 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.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.