Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
104
away
Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 35 | 21 | 30 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Nets 117-104. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.