Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nuggets 107-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.