Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nets 115-95. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.