Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 17 | 27 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Nuggets 126-101. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.