Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Nets 102-95. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.