Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 21 | 16 | 39 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics upended the Celtics 100-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.