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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 28 38 26 37 129
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 26 27 32 112

After Action Report

In Boston, the Nets took care of the Celtics 129-112. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.