Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Nets 99-96. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.