Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 37 | 27 | 23 | 123 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 41 | 19 | 42 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers downed the Celtics 134-123. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.