Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 18 | 31 | 25 | 101 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Celtics 102-101. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.