Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 25 | 20 | 36 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 15 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Celtics squeaked past the Kings 102-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.