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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 36 27 38 22 123
Denver NuggetsNuggets 24 31 39 16 110

After Action Report

In Denver, the Celtics handled the Nuggets 123-110. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.