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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.