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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 33 31 25 27 116
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 14 33 20 98

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Celtics 116-98. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.