Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 77 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 113-77. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.