Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Nets 127-117. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.