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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 26 27 28 114
Sacramento KingsKings 22 22 28 28 100

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Kings 114-100. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.