Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Kings 125-108. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.