Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 18 | 22 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the SuperSonics 118-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.