Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
New Jersey NetsNets
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 37 | 30 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Nets 118-93. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.