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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 24 36 23 106
Sacramento KingsKings 27 24 37 24 112

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Celtics 112-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.