Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
140
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 140 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 27 | 30 | 42 | 12 | 139 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Nets 140-139 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Nets locker-room rift aren't helping. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.