Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets squeaked past the Celtics 93-89. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.