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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
136
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 30 30 23 111
New Jersey NetsNets 37 34 33 32 136

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets buried the Celtics 136-111. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.