Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets edged the Celtics 119-113. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.