Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
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New Jersey NetsNets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 21 | 29 | 21 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics fended off the Nets 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.