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