Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Celtics 135-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.