Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Celtics demolished the SuperSonics 117-95. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
