Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 132 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 11 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Nuggets 132-129 in overtime. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.