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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
125
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 35 32 22 15 131
Sacramento KingsKings 36 28 23 29 9 125

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Kings 131-125 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.