Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 34 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Celtics 118-116. 76ers' offense had its way with the Celtics. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.