Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 40 | 22 | 27 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Nets 126-119. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.