Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nets 89-87. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.