Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 17 | 20 | 31 | 53 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets buried the Celtics 121-91. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.