Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 22 | 34 | 16 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Celtics 101-97. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.