Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 37 | 40 | 19 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets held off the Celtics 123-117. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.