Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Celtics 116-96. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.