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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 22 23 37 25 107
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 21 28 35 116

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Nets 116-107. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.