Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 36 | 23 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets survived the Celtics 120-119. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.