Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 46 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Nets 123-115. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.