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.