Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets squeaked past the Celtics 122-119. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.