Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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New Jersey NetsNets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Celtics 106-102. Every possession went the Nets way. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.