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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 31 32 30 127
Denver NuggetsNuggets 29 31 31 24 115

After Action Report

The Celtics took care of the Nuggets 127-115. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.