Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nuggets 105-104. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.