Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Celtics 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.