Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics outlasted the Nets 103-90. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.