Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 43 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs handled the Celtics 125-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.