Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 26 | 35 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 33 | 21 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 116-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets are in a full-on tailspin; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.