Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 104-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.