Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 116-93. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.