Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 36 | 37 | 23 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 30 | 25 | 41 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics held off the Kings 128-119. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.