Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets stunned the Celtics 117-104. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.