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.