Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Celtics 99-98. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.