Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Nets 135-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.