Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Nets 132-99. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.