Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 128 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics survived the Nets 128-127 in overtime. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.