Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 37 | 23 | 37 | 35 | 132 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Bulls 132-109. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.