Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Nuggets 114-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
