Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 86 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets buried the Celtics 114-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.