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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
103
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 28 27 25 23 103
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 30 19 19 96

After Action Report

The Nets edged the Celtics 103-96. Every possession went the Nets way. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.