Less than a month ago, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers clashed in what was one of the most intese games so far. And that's why the whole league was excited for the rematch between Bill Russell and Allen Iverson, this time in Philadelphia.
The Brotherhood dominated the start of the match. The Iverson-Iguodala connection proved to be deadly for the Celtics' defence. After scoring 20 points combined in the first quarter, the Sixers were leading by 9 points.
The visitors tried to respond. Their bench unit, lead by Tayshaun Prince and Dennis Johnson, brought the game back to a one possession game. But the Sixers' bench again managed to "stop the bleeding." Lead by World B. Free, the team tied the quarter 24-24 and kept the 9-point advantage alive.
With the starters back on the court, the Celtics vanished again. Chris Paul was left alone against the Sixers' offense, and sooner than later, the home team had a 15-point lead. Although, Paul Pierce and Chris Paul scored four consecutive 3-pointers, giving the visitors a chance to win the game.
However, Allen Iverson again step up in the last quarter, scoring 19 points in 12 minutes. The Celtics' efforts to contain the 76ers were in vain, and they gave the game up with around 5 minutes left in the last quarter. Iverson completed his 42-point performance. Iguodala ended up with 20 points and Alonzo Mourning scored a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The third match between the two teams would be only 24 hours later, this time at the TD Garden. This could be the Celtics' last chance to prove the world that they weren't a bust.
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| After an amazing performance in the first game against the Celtics, Iverson was ready to repeat that 57-point game |
The Brotherhood dominated the start of the match. The Iverson-Iguodala connection proved to be deadly for the Celtics' defence. After scoring 20 points combined in the first quarter, the Sixers were leading by 9 points.
The visitors tried to respond. Their bench unit, lead by Tayshaun Prince and Dennis Johnson, brought the game back to a one possession game. But the Sixers' bench again managed to "stop the bleeding." Lead by World B. Free, the team tied the quarter 24-24 and kept the 9-point advantage alive.
With the starters back on the court, the Celtics vanished again. Chris Paul was left alone against the Sixers' offense, and sooner than later, the home team had a 15-point lead. Although, Paul Pierce and Chris Paul scored four consecutive 3-pointers, giving the visitors a chance to win the game.
However, Allen Iverson again step up in the last quarter, scoring 19 points in 12 minutes. The Celtics' efforts to contain the 76ers were in vain, and they gave the game up with around 5 minutes left in the last quarter. Iverson completed his 42-point performance. Iguodala ended up with 20 points and Alonzo Mourning scored a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The third match between the two teams would be only 24 hours later, this time at the TD Garden. This could be the Celtics' last chance to prove the world that they weren't a bust.
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