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.