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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 34 20 31 26 111
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 11 28 38 107

After Action Report

In Boston, the Raptors snuck past the Celtics 111-107. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.