Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Nuggets 111-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.