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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 33 27 18 105
New Jersey NetsNets 29 26 30 19 104

After Action Report

The Celtics survived the Nets 105-104. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.