⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Celtics stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game.
Where it moved
▲ BKN better than we expected
+4Q129-24
-2Q218-21
-3Q323-25
-5Q426-29
▼ BOS better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 5 points worse than our numbers for the Nets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Celtics won, and why the Nets did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, 21 free throws to their 45
Key battles
35Free throws made15
13Points off turnovers22
15Assists25
4Blocks2
📊The numbers
| BKN | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% | Shooting from the field | 48% |
| 3 | Threes made | 2 |
| 17% | Three-point accuracy | 13% |
| 35 | Free throws made | 15 |
| 62 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 15 | Offensive rebounds | 12 |
| 15 | Assists | 25 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 13 | Points off turnovers | 22 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
