Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics snuck past the Celtics 121-117 in overtime. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.