Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 34 | 37 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 128-101. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.