Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 113 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 20 | 38 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics snuck past the Raptors 113-112. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.