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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
87
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 34 32 29 124
New Jersey NetsNets 17 11 34 25 87

After Action Report

The Celtics buried the Nets 124-87. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.