Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 16 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 6 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Spurs 117-107 in overtime. Celtics' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.