Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Jersey NetsNets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 22 | 37 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nets 111-88. Celtics' defense smothered the Nets all night. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.