Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
71
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 71 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 94-71. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.