Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 40 | 24 | 27 | 124 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 124-93. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.