Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 14 | 36 | 32 | 40 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nuggets downed the Celtics 122-110. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.