Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 17 | 35 | 27 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Nets 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.