Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 18 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Nets 124-115. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.