Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets knocked off the Celtics 102-97. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.