Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 32 | 25 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 30 | 25 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Nets 109-97. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.