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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.