Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
135
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 41 | 42 | 29 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Celtics 135-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.