Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 38 | 38 | 128 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Raptors 128-108. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.