Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 121 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 24 | 29 | 14 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Celtics ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 121-100. Celtics torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · 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.