Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 107 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics edged the Nets 107-100. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nets. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.