Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Raptors 114-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.