Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 16 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 83 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 104-83. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.