Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 31 | 36 | 20 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Celtics 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.