Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Nets 112-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.