Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets buried the Celtics 132-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.