Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics fended off the Nets 114-108. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.