Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 94 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Nuggets 117-94. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.