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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
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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.