Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 35 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Celtics 113-112. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.