Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 33 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Celtics 126-112. Kings torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.