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Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 7 | 22 | 39 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Celtics demolished the Raptors 116-88. Celtics' defense smothered the Raptors all night. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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 · 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.