Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Celtics 119-116. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.