Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 118 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the 76ers 118-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.