Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 37 | 40 | 30 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Raptors 140-97. Celtics torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.