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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 30 28 28 33 119
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 31 25 32 116

After Action Report

The Nets squeaked past the Celtics 119-116. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nets.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.