Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 18 | 26 | 33 | 22 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the 76ers 125-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.