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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
111
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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.