Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Chemistry
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New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 125 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 26 | 33 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Nets 125-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.