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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.