Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Nuggets 118-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.