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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 31 32 37 131
New Jersey NetsNets 21 22 34 30 107

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Celtics blew the doors off the Nets 131-107. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.