Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets fended off the Celtics 126-118. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.