Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics squeaked past the Nets 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.