Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 38 | 25 | 28 | 127 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Spurs 127-96. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.