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.