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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.