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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
65
away
Chemistry Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 8 20 13 24 65
New Jersey NetsNets 32 34 29 35 130

After Action Report

The Nets demolished the Celtics 130-65. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.