Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 18 | 28 | 17 | 88 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 19 | 39 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Celtics 120-88. Every possession went the Spurs way. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.