Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the Celtics 118-113. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · 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.