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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 40 | 36 | 29 | 142 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Nuggets 142-97. Celtics torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.