Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 101 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Celtics outlasted the 76ers 101-93. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.