Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the 76ers 119-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
