Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 38 | 27 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics upended the Nets 119-113. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
