Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Kings 107-97. Celtics' defense smothered the Kings all night. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.