Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 35 | 20 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 32 | 39 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Celtics 125-109. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.