Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets squeaked past the Celtics 110-105. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.