Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Raptors pulled away from the Celtics 99-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.