Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 83 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 37 | 23 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets rolled past the Celtics 124-83. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.