Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 124-119. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.