Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the SuperSonics 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.