Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the 76ers took care of the Celtics 100-84. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.