Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 32 | 24 | 35 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 42 | 31 | 22 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the 76ers 121-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The 76ers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.