Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Celtics 116-104. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.