Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 34 | 31 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics fended off the Nets 118-111. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.