Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 23 | 35 | 22 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 17 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics snuck past the 76ers 112-111. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.