Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
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Sacramento KingsKings
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Kings 97-93. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
