Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 36 | 34 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Celtics demolished the Spurs 120-92. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.