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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
115
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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.