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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 35 24 27 30 116
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 32 29 37 129

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the 76ers 129-116. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.