Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
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Boston CelticsCeltics
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 29 | 36 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Nets 127-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.