Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 17 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Spurs stunned the Celtics 101-85. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.