Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Nuggets 105-103. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.