Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Celtics 93-89. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.