Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 17 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets took care of the Celtics 100-89. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.