Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Celtics 114-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.