Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets shocked the Celtics 121-106. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.