Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Celtics 125-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.