Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 131 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Celtics 131-98. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.