Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics blew the doors off the Nuggets 124-90. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.