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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 21 23 20 43 107
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 26 23 19 86

After Action Report

The Nets blew the doors off the Celtics 107-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.