Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Spurs survived the Celtics 98-95. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.