Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 140 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets squeaked past the Celtics 140-136. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.