Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Nuggets 124-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.