Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 44 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Celtics 132-119. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.