Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 20 | 28 | 14 | 85 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Nuggets 116-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.