Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Nuggets 103-90. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.