Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 36 | 20 | 18 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 111-86. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.