Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 26 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the 76ers 116-109 in overtime. Celtics torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.