Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 27 | 38 | 114 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Celtics survived the 76ers 114-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.