Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 13 | 28 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the SuperSonics 108-99. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.