Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 130 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Spurs 130-122. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.