Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 28 | 18 | 23 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the 76ers 108-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.