Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 85 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Nets 118-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It broke open after the break.