Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
98
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Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Nets 112-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.