Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 39 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Raptors 126-118. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.