Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Spurs 118-116 in double overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.