Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets rolled past the Celtics 126-99. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.