Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 139 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 32 | 37 | 33 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nuggets 139-138. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.