Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
126
away
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Boston CelticsCeltics
129
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 31 | 35 | 23 | 13 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 16 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics shocked the Nets 129-126 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · 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.