Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 103 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Celtics 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.