Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 107 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Celtics squeaked past the Spurs 107-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.