Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 89 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 37 | 25 | 18 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Celtics 108-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.