Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Spurs 118-112. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.