Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 16 | 23 | 35 | 16 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 34 | 31 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the 76ers 101-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's 76ers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.