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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 25 26 22 93
New Jersey NetsNets 29 28 29 26 112

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets handled the Celtics 112-93. Nets' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.