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