Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 38 | 41 | 137 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics rolled past the 76ers 137-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.