Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers snuck past the Celtics 118-116. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the 76ers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.