Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 124 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Celtics buried the 76ers 124-97. Celtics torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.