Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 89 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Celtics 127-89. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.