Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 107 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics edged the Nets 107-100. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.