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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
124
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 32 34 24 34 124
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 24 29 28 116

After Action Report

In Boston, the Nets outlasted the Celtics 124-116. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.