Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 129 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Nets 129-115. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.