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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
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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.