Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 125 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 21 | 36 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics buried the Nets 125-104. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.