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.