Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 42 | 27 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Nets 124-97. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.