Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 9 | 22 | 33 | 94 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 37 | 27 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Celtics 123-94. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.