Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 37 | 19 | 30 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 20 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nets fended off the Celtics 120-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.