Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Celtics 109-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.