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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
75
away
Chemistry Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 13 23 18 21 75
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 27 24 26 27 104

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Celtics 104-75. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.