Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Nets 121-117. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.