Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the SuperSonics 98-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a SuperSonics locker-room rift aren't helping. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.