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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 21 37 29 118
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 35 36 28 132

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the 76ers 132-118. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.