Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 20 | 41 | 25 | 103 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors held off the Celtics 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.