Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 21 | 32 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 32 | 24 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Celtics 122-116. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.