Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Celtics 117-111. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.