Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 99 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets squeaked past the Celtics 100-99. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nets are in a full-on tailspin; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.