Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 28 | 25 | 9 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Spurs 112-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.