Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 100 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 30 | 32 | 40 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Celtics 131-100. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.