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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 27 29 26 116
Denver NuggetsNuggets 27 18 25 33 103

After Action Report

The Celtics handled the Nuggets 116-103. Celtics torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.