Celtics/Nets game update 1st quarter

[Snoopy the Celtics Beagle <snoopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Nets came out blistering and built up a 6-0 lead less than three 
minutes into the game.  The quarter was a low-scoring affair most of the 
way, as the C's clawed their way back into the lead.  But the Nets went on 
another run toward the end of the quarter, as the C's couldn't throw the 
ball into the ocean if they'd been three miles offshore.  It was one of the 
worst offensive showings for the Good Guys in recent memory as the first 
quarter ended with New Jersey ahead, 20-14, through the good graces of a 
couple of made free throws by Marcus Banks with 2 seconds left in the quarter.

Boston shot 5-20 from the field, as the Nets were 7-19.  Threes weren't any 
help, as the C's were 1-5 as the Nets went 1-2, preferring to drive to the 
hoop.  Boston went 3-4 at the line and the Nets were 5-5.  The stats would 
lead you to think the game was close, but the Celtics had stretches at the 
beginning and end of the quarter where they were offensively invisible.

I'll post a 2nd quarter review as the game progresses.

Snoopy the Celtics Beagle
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