⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Nuggets got 15 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ DEN better than we expected
+15Q127-13
-3Q218-21
-1Q325-23
-8Q426-35
▼ BOS better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 15 points better than our numbers for the Nuggets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Nuggets won, and why the Celtics did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, thirteen free throws to their 23
Key battles
11Free throws made19
48Rebounds40
24Assists21
44%Shooting from the field41%
📊The numbers
| DEN | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Shooting from the field | 41% |
| 7 | Threes made | 7 |
| 25% | Three-point accuracy | 26% |
| 11 | Free throws made | 19 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 24 | Assists | 21 |
