Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets downed the Celtics 99-86. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.