Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Celtics 96-90. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.