Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 37 | 24 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Nets 113-97. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nets. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.