Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Jersey NetsNets
105
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Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Nets 116-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.