Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 101 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Nets 101-91. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.