Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 20 | 18 | 33 | 94 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 17 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics survived the Raptors 94-90. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.