Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 91 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nets pulled away from the Celtics 101-91. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.