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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 27 26 24 103
New Jersey NetsNets 32 40 28 22 122

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets outlasted the Celtics 122-103. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.