Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Celtics 115-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.