Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 34 | 42 | 139 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Celtics buried the Kings 139-114. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.