Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
136
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Boston CelticsCeltics
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 39 | 27 | 38 | 136 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 38 | 24 | 40 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets fended off the Celtics 136-128. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.