Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Nuggets 113-110. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.