Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Celtics 116-98. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.