Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Nuggets 114-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.