Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 123 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets shocked the Celtics 125-123 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.