Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Nets 120-96. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
