Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 38 | 36 | 19 | 115 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 17 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nets 115-86. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.