Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Jersey NetsNets
112
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Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Nets 115-112. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.