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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
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Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 33 30 30 127
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 33 29 27 31 120

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Celtics edged the Raptors 127-120. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.