Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 26 | 13 | 28 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 121-86. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.