Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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New Jersey NetsNets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 36 | 29 | 27 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 119-114. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.