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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 17 24 23 25 89
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 21 33 26 103

After Action Report

The Spurs handled the Celtics 103-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.