Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Celtics 118-110. Kings' offense had its way with the Celtics. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.