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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 29 17 28 104
Sacramento KingsKings 29 24 38 25 116

After Action Report

The Kings pulled away from the Celtics 116-104. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Kings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.