Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Nets 98-92. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.