Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Celtics 108-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.