Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the 76ers 108-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.