Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Jersey NetsNets
103
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Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Nets 119-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.