Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the 76ers 103-100. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.