Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets downed the Celtics 107-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.