Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 118 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the 76ers 118-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.