Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
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Boston CelticsCeltics
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the 76ers 110-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.