Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 19 | 27 | 35 | 115 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Nuggets 115-106. Celtics torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.