Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
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Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 36 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The 76ers snuck past the Celtics 118-113. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.