Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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New Jersey NetsNets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Celtics 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.