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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 26 19 29 11 112
New Jersey NetsNets 27 17 28 29 12 113

After Action Report

The Nets survived the Celtics 113-112 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.