Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
109
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 43 | 31 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Nets 134-109. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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.