Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets outlasted the Celtics 123-117. Nuggets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.