Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the Celtics 112-96. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.