Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Kings 101-95. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.