Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets snuck past the Celtics 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.