Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 106 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 38 | 24 | 16 | 112 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs edged the Celtics 112-106. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.