Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Celtics downed the Nets 117-101. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.