Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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New Jersey NetsNets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics edged the Nets 105-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.