Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics fended off the Nets 96-89. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.