Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the 76ers 125-86. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.