Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 43 | 41 | 23 | 26 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Celtics 133-118. Nets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.