Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Spurs upended the Celtics 113-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.