Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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New Jersey NetsNets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Nets 112-109. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.