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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 29 26 21 102
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 28 22 25 105

After Action Report

The 76ers survived the Celtics 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.