Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 41 | 27 | 27 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Spurs 119-87. Celtics torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.