Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 29 | 35 | 21 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics held off the Nets 113-106. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.