Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 132 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Nets 132-101. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.