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.