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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
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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.