Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 84 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Nets fended off the Celtics 90-84. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.