Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 11 | 35 | 33 | 7 | 107 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Celtics 111-107 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.