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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 30 23 17 30 100
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 36 25 24 107

After Action Report

The Celtics fended off the Nets 107-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.