Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 113 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 35 | 24 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The 76ers held off the Celtics 119-113. 76ers' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.