Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry
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Sacramento KingsKings
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 111 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Celtics 114-111. Lineup balance gave the Kings a clear synergy edge. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.