Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Celtics 110-98. Nuggets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.