Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Nets 125-119. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.