Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 108 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Nuggets 108-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.