Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics knocked off the Nuggets 96-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.