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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 23 26 28 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 33 32 27 25 117

After Action Report

The Spurs pulled away from the Celtics 117-106. Spurs torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.