Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics demolished the Nets 117-89. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.