Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Nets 118-108. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.