Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Celtics 117-112. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.