Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Nets 118-104. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nets. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.