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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
130
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 31 25 36 123
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 40 35 28 27 130

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the 76ers outlasted the Celtics 130-123. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; the 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.