Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the 76ers 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- 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.