Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 20 | 32 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Nets 114-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.