Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics took care of the Nets 118-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.