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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 30 29 31 9 127
New Jersey NetsNets 34 24 34 26 13 131

After Action Report

The Nets survived the Celtics 131-127 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.