Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 103 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Nets 103-91. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.