Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 8 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Celtics 121-113 in overtime. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.