Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Jersey NetsNets
103
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Boston CelticsCeltics
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 23 | 36 | 19 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Nets buried the Celtics 103-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.