Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Celtics 110-105. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.