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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 22 25 34 11 123
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 25 36 18 33 14 126

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Celtics 126-123 in overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.