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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 31 31 28 112
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 25 27 27 103

After Action Report

The Celtics fended off the Raptors 112-103. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.