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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
95
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 26 20 22 86
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 25 16 31 23 95

After Action Report

The 76ers fended off the Celtics 95-86. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.