Boston Celtics @ New Jersey Nets
18-10, 7-5 Away
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18-10, 7-5 Away
20-9, 16-1 Home
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20-9, 16-1 Home
Game Information
IZOD Center
11:00 PM, 25 December 2002
East Rutherford, NJ
Attendance: 20,049
- Referees:
- Bob Delaney
- Jess Kersey
- Tim Donaghy
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 23-71 | 45-83 |
| Field Goal % | 32 | 54 |
| 3PT | 6-21 | 3-13 |
| Three Point % | 29 | 23 |
| FT | 29-36 | 24-30 |
| Free Throw % | 81 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 59 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 23 | 38 |
| Assists | 11 | 31 |
| Steals | 6 | 13 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 36 | 22 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 6 | 18 |
| Fast Break Points | 2 | 10 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 24 | 28 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | 9 | .700 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 18 | 11 | .621 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Toronto | 18 | 13 | .581 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 16 | 12 | .571 | 4 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 9 | 19 | .321 | 11 | W2 |
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