Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 38 | 9 | 29 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics survived the Nets 111-110. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nets. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.