Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 14 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 83 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 14 | 31 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Nuggets 97-83. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · 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.