Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 37 | 37 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics snuck past the Nets 124-121. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.