Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 28 | 37 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nets demolished the Celtics 123-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.