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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
104
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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.