Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 33 | 22 | 31 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Kings 120-98. Celtics torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.