Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Nuggets 99-92. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.