Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Nets 112-97. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.