Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 40 | 28 | 24 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Nets 135-99. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; 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. Garbage time started early.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.