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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 17 31 26 9 104
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 21 29 13 32 6 101

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the SuperSonics 104-101 in overtime. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.