Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 133 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 36 | 31 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets snuck past the Celtics 136-133. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.