Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 35 | 34 | 19 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The 76ers outlasted the Celtics 118-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.