Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Celtics pulled away from the Nuggets 121-104. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.