Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Nets 118-116. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.