Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 104 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 16 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Celtics outlasted the 76ers 104-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; 76ers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.