Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the 76ers 109-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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.