Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 111 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 7 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the 76ers 111-108 in overtime. Celtics torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.