Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 135-97. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
