Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 21 | 27 | 17 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Nets buried the Celtics 130-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.