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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 26 22 26 103
Sacramento KingsKings 27 26 26 19 98

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Celtics snuck past the Kings 103-98. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.