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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
122
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 23 21 25 89
New Jersey NetsNets 37 35 24 26 122

After Action Report

The Nets ran roughshod over the Celtics 122-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Celtics are in a full-on tailspin; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.