Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the 76ers 104-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.