Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 135 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs handled the Celtics 135-116. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.