Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 13 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nets fended off the Celtics 105-96. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.