Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
New Jersey NetsNets
122
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Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Celtics 122-115. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.