Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Nets 121-120. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.