Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 115 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Celtics 122-115. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.