Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Spurs squeaked past the Celtics 101-96. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.