Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 15 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Celtics buried the Spurs 101-81. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.