Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Celtics 117-114. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.