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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 26 25 24 35 110
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 26 28 32 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics edged the Nets 119-110. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.