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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
104
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 31 34 26 125
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 26 27 27 24 104

After Action Report

The Celtics ran roughshod over the Raptors 125-104. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.