Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Nets 120-95. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.