Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
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Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 34 | 20 | 25 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 35 | 38 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics edged the Nuggets 118-112. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.