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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 18 28 28 101
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 26 24 24 100

After Action Report

In Boston, the Kings survived the Celtics 101-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.