Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 36 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the SuperSonics 114-111. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · 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.