Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers squeaked past the Celtics 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.