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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
145
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 32 22 22 106
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 41 38 36 30 145

After Action Report

The Raptors buried the Celtics 145-106. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.