Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Celtics 100-97. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.