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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 32 24 22 104
New Jersey NetsNets 22 25 24 21 92

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Nets 104-92. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.