Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs squeaked past the Celtics 117-116 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.