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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 36 23 24 26 109
New Jersey NetsNets 28 23 10 31 92

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Nets 109-92. Celtics torched the Nets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.