Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Spurs 101-91. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. Whispers of a Spurs locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.