Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 106 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 15 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics fended off the Nets 106-99. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.