Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 15 | 25 | 27 | 93 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Celtics 119-93. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.