Timberwolves (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 39 | 41 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Nets 142-129. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.