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