Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 40 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics took care of the 76ers 118-99. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.