Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 119 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the 76ers 119-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.