Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 124 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 17 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets survived the Celtics 126-124 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.