Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 23 | 38 | 113 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 39 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Celtics 117-113. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 76ers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.