Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 32 | 27 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nets 132-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.