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.