Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets survived the Celtics 108-106. Nets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.