Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Nets 119-97. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.