Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Celtics 118-105. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.