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nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the 76ers 116-115. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.