Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 32 | 33 | 22 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 29 | 36 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the SuperSonics 135-117. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.