Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 129 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Nets 129-113. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.