Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Celtics 122-119. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.