Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 12 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 112 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Celtics 115-112 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. 76ers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
