Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Spurs 97-96. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.