Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Nets 111-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.